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BRAZILIAN FURNITURE

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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Period: 1950s
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Sergio Rodrigues Mucki Bench in Jacaranda, Circa 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
Mucki Bench in solid jacarandá. Very good overall condition. Time patina as supposed. One of the first pieces designed by Sergio Rodrigues, "the father o...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this bar or side table in Hardwood & brass designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil is one of a kind! The piece features a Caviuna hardwood structure with bra...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Brass

Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal/Forma. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Wood
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is an extremely charming and rare table. This is a table that is an sculpture at the same time because it has no wood splices, being made in a single caviúna block. This wood is...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind side table with one drawer entirely made of solid caviúna wood. Extremely decorative and useful item suitable for any kind of interior decoration.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Side Tables by Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Houston, TX
A Masterpiece by Martin Eisler and Susi Aczel Introducing a remarkable opportunity to acquire these captivating round side tables, expertly designed by the legendary duo Martin Eisler and Susi Aczel for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Crafted with impeccable artistry, these tables exude an air of sophistication and timeless elegance, making them a coveted addition to any discerning collector's repertoire. An Icon of Martin Eisler's Legacy: These side tables stand as a testament to the unparalleled design prowess of Martin Eisler. Within his illustrious body of work, this piece holds a special place, representing the epitome of his creative genius. Drawing inspiration from the midcentury era, Eisler skillfully incorporates the showcase table typology, a signature style popularized by Forma. A Harmonious Fusion of Materials: Constructed with meticulous attention to detail, these side tables feature two meticulously crafted tops. One exudes the warmth of its hardwood, showcasing the natural beauty of this exquisite hardwood. The other top, crafted from elegant glass, adds a touch of transparency and lightness to the composition. The perfect balance between the hardwood structure and its meticulously placed cutouts creates a visual harmony, allowing the tables to playfully explore the interplay of presence and absence. An Aesthetic Triumph with Functional Ingenuity: Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these side tables offer a captivating proposition. The clever design allows you to proudly display your cherished objects beneath the protective glass top, all while maintaining the table's usable space. It's a harmonious blend of form and function, a testament to the ingenuity of Eisler and Aczel's vision. Produced in São Paulo circa 1950, these tables were also available at the Argentine branch of Forma, expertly overseen by Susi Aczel. Preserved in Vintage Splendor...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Mid Century Modern accent/phone table in plywood designed by Jose Zanine Caldas in the fifties is beautiful! The table consists of four legs and two shelves...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Jorge Zalszupin capri side table L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalistic side table from the Capri line designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. The capri side table is made with a very minimalis...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Travertine, Steel

Giuseppe Scapinelli (Attr.) wodden Side table, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Argelato, BO
Giuseppe Scapinelli (Attr.), rare wooden table. Brazil, 1950 Among the great masters of Brazilian modern design, Giuseppe Scapinelli was born in 1891 in Modena, Italy, but like ma...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Black, Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this iconic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made of wood in Black designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties is a gorgeous piece! The iconic coffee table has ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Phone Table in Wood, Black & White, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one of a kind Mid-Century Modern Phone Table made in the fifties is a showstopper! The piece is made in hardwood and plywood and features two shelves with gray...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Plywood

Set of 5 Brazilian High Stools, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Forma S.A. c1954
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous high stool was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass ti...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Iron

Giuseppe Scapinelli Maracana Coffee Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Caviuna wood coffee table attributed Giuseppe Scapinelli. Round sculptural frame with marble top surface.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Marble

Abraham Palatnik side table with painted glass. Arteviva, 1950s.
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare side table designed by Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020), produced by “Arteviva” in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) around 1954. The table top is made out of black wood frame and painted glass, structure in solid iron. The painted glass has characteristic traces of Palatnik. The renowned kinetic artist founded together with his brother a furniture factory called "Arteviva" (1954-1964) with the desire to bring art into the interior of homes...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Iron

Caviuna Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Modern Design
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The wood pieces produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte during the 1950s and 1960s in Brazil are incredibly well-designed and executed. This round side table made of Caviuna ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Side Table, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Side table Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1950 Jacaranda, glass From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 75 cm x 50...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Glass, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro, Side Table, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) Side table Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1950 Caviuna, Formica Measurements 78 cm diameter x 41 height cm 30.7 in diame...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Formica, Wood

Pair of Joaquim Tenreiro Side Tables
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Joaquim Tenreiro side tables A pair of Joaquim Tenriero side tables in ivory wood with glass top. There is a lower single shelf and a single drawer at the top. Exceptionally...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Pair of Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
The “Mocho” stool is probably one of Sergio Rodrigues’s most iconic pieces. It was also the very first piece of furniture designed by him for OCA in 1954. ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Side Table by Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Iconic table created by Martin Eisler.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

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